Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Conservation Club First Ron ' . E. Pasquarelli, M. Ahlum, W. Smith, J. Bennett, D. Ahlum, S. Jaloway Second Row : Mr. Henry Mazaleski, D. Adams, J. Silverman, C. Pardue, R. Dever, Mr. John Trimble The Girard College Conservation Club is one of the newer organizations on the campus, yet in its three years of existence it has made remarkable progress. Led by President Bill Smith, the Club worked hard trying to achieve its many goals. Some of the more active members were Vice-Pres. Jay Silverman, Bob Dever, Chuck Pardue, Dave Ahlum, and Robert West. The purpose of the Club is to try to strengthen this activity and to enlighten the mem¬ bers on the different phases of conservation and its importance in society. This was accomplished by meetings every Tuesday night, informally discussing projects for the Club and conservation. Among the many accomplishments of the Club was the trip to Roy McGee’s farm, where the members were introduced to some of the modern farming methods. A few months later a fishing and camping trip was taken to Pine Creek, Pa. Plaques indentifying the various trees on campus were ordered, received, and put up. The Club ordered movies for their own benefit and made arrangements for guest speakers to lecture on modern conservation problems. With our national problems of water shortages, soil erosion, pollution growing more acute and more important every day, the needs and possibilities in this field of endeavor are multiplying every year. In creating an interest in conservation the Club is invaluable. Some of the members have already expressed an interest in pursuing this field of activity in their college study. From placing plaques on Girard campus trees to the preservation of our forest would indeed be profoundly satisfying. Such accomplishments would never have been possible but for the Club’s sponsor, Mr. Henry Mazaleski, and the valuable advice of Mr. George Dunkle. The Club would also like to thank Mr. John Trimble, who through his inter¬ est and support added much to our year’s accomplishment. 14

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Sf IMloill i OIIIM’il First Ron ' . D. Kornacki. R. Devcr. M. Kemp, T. Dwyer, E. Crane, F. Fioca, G. Norton Second Row: R. Ayjian, A. Tangi, F. Dwyer, L. Rowen Third Row : M. Keeley, J. Manasek, D. Cundari, A. Thissen A student council is only as effective as its sense of respon¬ sibility allows it to be. It is the council in which the members have the opportunity to learn by actual practice how the democratic system operates and what is needed to give demo¬ cracy strength. They learn that discipline and reason, net desires and emotions, are the ingredients of a successful council. Girard ' s 1966-1967 Student Council had the good fortune to be led by President Thomas Dwyer, whose devotion to his responsibilities has earned for him high respect across the campus. Anthony Thissen served actively as Vice-President, Frank Fioca as a competent Recording Secretary, and Ernest Crane as the Corresponding Secretary. Recognition should also be given to Robert Dever, Michael Kemp, Lewis Rowen, and Garry Norton for their persistence and energy in meeting and working with the faculty to get things done. One of the major accomplishments of the year was the implementing of the Student Court. Equally important were the revision and publication of the Student Handbook and the introduction of better haircuts for the seniors. Both of these had existed only as hopeful talk until this year. New backboards for the basketball court on the North Playground were secured by Council effort, as were several improvements in dining room service. Perhaps the most important contribution of the Council is the one most difficult to judge. Has it served and fulfilled the purpose of making Girard a better school? Each student must decide this for himself. Finally we express our appreciation to Mr. Harold Holman for his dedication to this organization i 13

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Simian I Con rI Seated: Mr. John C. Trimble, R. Clayton Standing: E. Crane, F. Dwyer, R. Duckworth, G. Norton, T. Dwyer, D. Cundari The most important student-initiated innovation of the year has been the long-awaited creation of the Student Court. Finally activated by the persistent efforts of the Student Council, the Court has met several shortcomings in Girard life well enough to draw praise and support from the faculty. According to the charter The purpose of the Student Court of Girard College shall be to give to certain members of the Student Body the responsibility of charging, hearing, acquitting, con¬ victing, and in the event of convicting recommending and administering the punishment of indi¬ vidual students.” A boy is sent to the Court only when reported by a member of the faculty. In court, he has the right to defend himself by stating his case to the judge and jury, answering their questions, and calling witnesses if possible. He is then judged by the jury and, if found guilty, sentenced by the judge. The Court was conceived largely because of the inadequacy of existing punishments for minor infractions of school regulations. Detentions and mandatory afternoon study periods had become too common to serve as effective deterrents to student misbehavior. The Court substituted constructive physical work around the campus. Also, the Court gave the students a larger voice in their own de¬ fense when charged with breaking the rules. Student Body President Thomas Dwyer has served ably as the Judge this year. His common sense, sincerity, and dignity have increased the respect for his office. The jury consisted of Class Presidents Garry Norton, Dominic Cundari, Francis Dwyer, Robert Duckworth, and R. Ervin Clayton. Clayton as the eighth grade representative participated in court proceed¬ ings but did not have the privilege of voting. The important position of Court Secretary was well handled by Ernest Crane. The faculty sponsor, Mr John Trimble, was an indis¬ pensable consultant. His hard work and belief in the basic purpose of the Court was a tremendous factor in its ultimate success. i 15